Chapter 25: Health Promotion and Pregnancy

Chapter 25: Health Promotion and Pregnancy

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. Where does implantation of the fertilized ovum usually occur?

a.	Lower uterine wall
b.	Side of the uterus
c.	Fundus of the uterus
d.	Body of the uterus

 

 

ANS:  C

Implantation usually occurs in the fundus of the uterus.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 769        OBJ:   1

TOP:   Implantation   KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance

 

2. A patient has been diagnosed with a tubal pregnancy. What is the typical outcome of a tubal pregnancy?

a.	The patient will carry the pregnancy to term and have a cesarean delivery.
b.	The patient will have to remain in bed for the remainder of the pregnancy.
c.	The patient will spontaneously abort this ectopic pregnancy.
d.	The patient will require surgery to remove the zygote.

 

 

ANS:  D

Any pregnancy where implantation occurs outside the uterine cavity is called ectopic. Tubal pregnancies usually must be resolved by surgical removal of the zygote.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Analysis                REF:   Page 769        OBJ:   1

TOP:   Pregnancy      KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity

 

3. How long does the embryonic stage of pregnancy typically last?

a.	3 weeks
b.	4 weeks
c.	6 weeks
d.	8 weeks

 

 

ANS:  D

The embryonic stage encompasses the first 8 weeks.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 770        OBJ:   1

TOP:   Pregnancy      KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance

 

4. Why is the nurse concerned about a patient in her first trimester of pregnancy being exposed to German measles?

a.	The disease is capable of causing a spontaneous abortion.
b.	The disease is capable of causing birth defects.
c.	The disease is capable of causing high fever and convulsions.
d.	The disease is capable of interfering with placental implantation.

 

 

ANS:  B

Rubella is a known teratogen, which can cause birth defects.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   Page 770        OBJ:   1

TOP:   Teratogen       KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance